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A Day in the Life of… Megan Burrows
In the latest of our regular series exploring a typical day in the life of an LA London team member, we meet Senior Architectural Technologist Megan Burrows, who joined the team in 2020.
Renovation Unwrapped: The Menier Chocolate Factory
LA London recently completed a major renovation of the Grade II-listed Menier Building, transforming the historic former chocolate factory into elegant, light-filled office and events spaces.
What Makes a Great Project Team? 5 Factors for Success
LA London shares the top five qualities we look for in a potential collaborator, and how we ensure teams work together successfully for the duration of a project.
AI and Architecture: The Question of Ownership
In the latest in our series of articles on AI in architecture, LA London Associate – and our in-house AI expert – Miruna Stroe answers some questions about AI and IP, exploring the government’s new AI Opportunities Action Plan and the industry’s response, as well as our own policies and practices at LA London.
The Building That Inspired Me: Kathryn Archer
LA London Partner Kathryn Archer reflects on childhood visits to Tynemouth Plaza and the beach at Long Sands, and reveals how the building shaped her career as an architect.
Cotswolds Calling: Notes on Rural Style
A rural bolthole has long been an attractive prospect for HNWIs, and for good reason: the British countryside offers beautiful scenery, safety, and space. Now “country house” style is becoming increasingly desirable too – but how does rural design differ from its urban equivalent?
LA London partners Kathryn Archer and Andrew Paulson reflect on the key design features of a modern rural home, with insights from Rebecca Burke, Associate Director at luxury construction specialists Castellum and Martin Kemp of international interior design studio Martin Kemp Design.
LA London’s Autumn Event Highlights
We’re looking forward to a busy schedule of industry events to brighten our working days as we move into the last quarter of the year. Here’s a glimpse of what the next few months have in store.
Meet the Maker: Takasuke Yamada, CEO, Okurayama Studio
As we look forward to collaborating with Okurayama studio on an exciting new project, we spoke to fifth-generation CEO Takasuke Yamada about his work to continue his father’s legacy of craft, culture and community.
Buying in London: A Guide for International Buyers, Part 2: Post-Purchase
In the second instalment of our two-part Guide for International Buyers, LA London partners Kathryn Archer and Andrew Paulson reveal the key considerations for overseas clients undertaking a renovation project in the capital.
The Secrets of Statue Restoration
Partner, Kathryn Archer explores three LA London projects that involved statue restoration: Selfridges on Oxford Street, 1 Cornwall Terrace, and our most recent residential project renovating a Victorian villa in Little Venice.
A Day in the Life: Jake Goodger
Senior Architectural Assistant Jake Goodger describes a typical working day at LA London.
Buying in London: A Guide for International Buyers, Part 1: Pre-Purchase
In the first instalment of our two-part Guide for Overseas Buyers, we hear from Jo Eccles, founder and managing director of prime central London buying agency Eccord.
How a point cloud survey will save time and money on your project
Reap the rewards of a reliable survey: Book our FREE CPD to learn more today.
LA Surveys’ new CPD presentation, available in-person or online, demonstrates the many benefits - notably the time and cost savings - of having an accurate and reliable 3D survey of a property from the very start of a renovation project.
LA Looks Back: The Savoy Hotel
LA London Partner Kathryn Archer looks back on the firm’s work with the world-famous Savoy Hotel in the 1990s.
Kensington Townhouse Completes
We are excited to present our latest residential project in Kensington, which we recently delivered with Morgan Rae and Meraki Design.
The Impact of AI on the Luxury Property Market
Last month, LA London Associate Miruna Stroe was invited to join a panel of experts for the Luxury Property Forum’s webinar on AI and its impact on the luxury property industry. Here are Miruna’s reflections on how we currently use AI and its impact on the industry at large.
Meet the Maker: Pierre Bidaud, Creative Director, The Stonemasonry Company
As part of our ‘Meet the Maker’ series to champion those in our industry who are shaping the sustainable agenda, we spoke to Pierre Bidaud, Creative Director at The Stonemasonry Company, to find out more about his background, what a typical day for him looks like, and what he’s excited about in 2025.
Levels of Detail Explained
The BIM models LA London produces can be at a range of ‘Levels of Detail’ (LODs) to suit the specific project. This means exactly what it suggests – it’s the amount of detail we show in our models and resulting drawings.
LA London Associate and Director of Surveys, Cristian Tudose answers some common questions to help you determine the appropriate Level of Detail for your project.
Project Spotlight: The Star and Garter
LA London Partner Kathryn Archer recalls a highly technical project installing a swimming pool, spa and leisure facilities at a historic former hospital in Richmond.